Vintage Reproduction Ginny Doll

 Ginny dolls were first made in 1948 by the Vogue doll company.

I have a childhood Ginny doll that I bought in 1993.

Around 2002-2008, the Vogue Company made some reproductions of the vintage Ginny dolls, including the vintage face molds.

I thought they were just too adorable, but I couldn't afford them at the time.

Now I have a couple!

I read that the Ginny doll molds were confiscated by the Chinese government, and that there won't be any more made. That's sad.

This Ginny doll was a birthday gift from my wonderful girlfriend.

I am so grateful for my girlfriend this Thanksgiving!

I hope all who celebrate are having a wonderful day!

Dollhouse Update

 The dollhouse is coming along!

I have wallpaper on all but three of the walls  now.

When the wallpaper is done and the windows are in, the next step will be cleaning out the room that it is going in.

Which won't be nearly as much fun. Ha.

After looking at Victorian decorations, they almost all had Turkish rugs.

Did you know that you can buy "mouse rugs" or "placemats" that look like Turkish rugs that are the right size for AG? Now you do! Link

Also, I was looking at a dollhouse forum that said crown molding makes dollhouses look so much more real. I really didn't want to learn wood working just to make crown molding.

I wished that there was paper that looked like crown molding that you can just glue on.

Guess what? There is! Link

I decided that my decorating inspiration is going to be Black Point in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.

Black Point is the summer home for a rich beer manufacturer, Conrad Seipps. It has lots of fancy details. But the design is also somewhat relaxed, because it's a summer home. It has such a peaceful atmosphere. It is owned by the Wisconsin Historical Society, and you can tour it in the summer!

Its decorating reassures me that some Victorian homes have plain white crown molding, I don't need to worry about gilded crown molding. I can have some exposed wood floors. Things like that.

I had a friend suggest that I should have a house warming party when the dollhouse is finished.

I might do just that.

Thrift Store Find: Baptismal Certificate

 This is not doll related, but it is history related!

I went to the thrift store and found a baptismal certificate for a distant cousin. (Mostly related by marriage.)

And it's in German, which is a language that I speak.

I just think it's a super cool find and had to share!

Miss AG Bear and More

 I decided to indulge my inner child and buy Miss AG Bear.

She was on Marketplace for $20, with all of her original clothes and accessories. Hat, vest, skirt, backpack and watch.

I was really pleased to have her in such good condition, like brand new, with all of her items.

She was in a  different city, so naturally I visited the thrift stores while I was there.

And, to my utter surprise, I found Josefina's bed for $5. 

It's just the bed frame, so mattress or pillow or blanket.

But I'm so excited! And it's tagged Made in Taiwan for Pleasant Company.

I haven't fixed it up yet for her. I will take more photos when I do!

Thrift Store Score!

 Today's thrift store find was a MLA doll wearing this cute AG dress.

This dress really makes me think about how AG quality has changed. 

The dress was very dirty, but I have it soaking. Hopefully, it will clean off well!

Addy's School Dress

 I also bought the re-release of Addy's School Dress.

I was especially excited to get her special pin for winning the school spelling bee!

I am happy that American Girl is releasing its classic outfits again, and so is Addy.

This is Beforever Addy. It fits her very well.

I need to see how it fits my Pleasant Company Addy as well. 

Kirsten's School Dress

 I was very happy that American Girl re-released Kirsten's school outfit.

It's just a classic. And, unlike everything else they sell now, it's not pink.

To celebrate, I took Kirsten to Old World Wisconsin. I was able to get some great photos!

Kirsten looks right at home in the general store.

The dress fits my Kirsten perfectly. She is an older Pleasant Company doll from 1994.

Actually, she's my sister's. I am keeping her safe. Hee hee.

I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I do! This dress is really making me happy.